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PEOPLE TV Watch:
Source: Jennifer Lopez Out as American Idol Judge  —  Jennifer Lopez won't be a judge on American Idol after all, according to a source close to the situation.  —  The singer-actress had been closing a deal to be a permanent judge on the show for its upcoming 10th season but the deal fell apart.
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Leslie Bruce / Hollywood Reporter:
Nick Cannon: Mariah wants to be ‘Idol’ judge
Discussion: OK! Magazine
TMZ.com:
Sandra and Jesse James??  — It Ain't What It Looks Like  —  There's a photo making the rounds this morning featuring Jesse James hanging out with a woman said to be Sandra Bullock on Monday ... but TMZ has learned, it definitely ain't Sandy.  —  The photo in question shows Jesse walking …
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RADAR:
EXCLUSIVE PHOTO: Sandra Bullock & Jesse James Spend Time Together - Again  —  Sandra Bullock was spotted with ex - husband Jesse James for the first time since his cheating scandal exploded, and RadarOnline.com has the exclusive details and the only photo.  —  The pair were snapped from behind …
Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Alanis Morissette Is Pregnant!  —  You Oughta Know: Alanis Morissette is pregnant!  —  The singer, 36, announces the happy news in the new Us Weekly, on newsstands now.  —  In Us' “25 Things You Don't Know About Me” section, Morissette lists “I am pregnant!” as No. 25.
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Us Weekly:
25 Things You Don't Know About Me: Alanis Morissette
Discussion: TheFABlife, Hollywood.com and Spinner
PopEater:
Bill O'Reilly: Jennifer Aniston Is ‘Destructive to Society’  —  While promoting her movie ‘The Switch’ earlier this week, Jennifer Aniston told reporters that women don't need men to start a family or be good mothers.  When Bill O'Reilly caught wind of her statement, he debated the topic …
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TMZ.com:
Judge Revel Removes Herself From Lindsay's Case  —  TMZ has learned ... Judge Marsha Revel has removed herself from the Lindsay Lohan case after allegations the judge improperly contacted people involved in the case.  —  Sources tell us ... lawyers in the case had a conference call with Judge Revel last Friday at 3:30 PM.
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Ken Lee / People.com:
Lindsay Lohan's Judge Removes Herself from the Case
Discussion: Socialite Life and EW.com
Marco / X17 Online:
Teri Hatcher Is Vein Like Julia Roberts  —  Teri photo courtesy of Facebook, Julia photo courtesy of Harpo Teri Hatcher doesn't use Botox and she wants the world to know it!  The 45-year-old Desperate Housewives' star posted photos on Facebook of her bare face just out of the shower... in all its glory.
Discussion: omg!
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Us Weekly:
Teri Hatcher Posts Pics to Prove She's Botox-Free  —  Teri Hatcher says she's banned Botox.  —  The 45-year-old actress posted a photo album on Facebook Monday night titled “Oy with the Botox!” featuring nine pics of herself wrinkling up her face.  —  Writes Hatcher, who is makeup free …
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and TheGloss
TMZ.com:
Teri Hatcher's Friend — Desperately Seeking Justice
Discussion: Perez Hilton and TV Tattle
TMZ.com:
Fantasia 911 Call — She ‘Took a Bottle of Aspirin’  —  TMZ has obtained the 911 call made on Monday night from somebody concerned that “American Idol” champ Fantasia Barrino had just ingested a “bottle of aspirin.”  —  The caller — who was outside of Fantasia's North Carolina home at the time …
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omg!:
911 Call: Fantasia Was Bleeding, Nearly Unconscious After OD
Discussion: DailyFill.com, TMZ.com and RADAR
Perez Hilton:
Rihanna Got Some New Ink!  —  Uh-oh!  Is it that time again, bb?  —  Rihanna was spotted in New York City last night making a pit stop at East Side Ink Tattoo parlor, and after she emerged with that bandage on her neck, we think it's pretty safe to assume what went down!  —  Gurlfriend got herself INKED!
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The Superficial:
Rihanna Tattooed Her Neck
Discussion: TheFABlife
INF Daily:
Rihanna Visits the Tattoo Parlor Again
Discussion: X17 Online
Tomoneil / Gold Derby:
Emmys admit goof, give Neil Patrick Harris one more nomination  —  The TV academy just acknowledged a mistake brought to its attention by Gold Derby and gave Neil Patrick Harris one more Emmy nomination — for hosting the Tony Awards last year.  —  Harris' name was missing from the list …
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Tim Nudd / People.com:
Neil Patrick Harris Gets Last-Minute Emmy Nomination
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Gold Derby
Us Weekly:
EXCLUSIVE: Kardashian Sibs Have “Knock-Down Fights” Over Scott Disick  —  The Kardashian family is deeply divided over Kourtney's decision to stay with Scott Disick, reports the new issue of Us Weekly, on stands today.  —  “Kourtney feels like she lives two lives, because half the family …
Discussion: Celebrity Gossip …
PopSugar:
James Franco Reads Twilight and Covers Esquire's September Issue  —  The upcoming September issue of Esquire is chock-full of James Franco.  He's on the cover, and the magazine features a short story and poem inspired by the actor, a piece on James written by SNL's Bill Hader, and a preview of his art show.
Discussion: Esquire, Crushable and BuzzSugar
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Heat Vision:
Blake Lively, Scarlett Johansson vie for Robert Downey Jr. film ‘Gravity’  —  Lisbeth Salander, the title character in Columbia's adaptation of “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo,” isn't the only juicy part that has actresses jumping through hoops: At Warner Bros., Blake Lively (pictured left) …
John / theCHIVE:
A word from Jenny (16 Photos)  —  We couldn't have pulled this one off without the help of this adorable young woman.  You'll see in the coming days she's as smart as she is sexy.  Leo and I will now return to our bottles of Jim Beam and enjoy the rest of this wild ride...  Chive On,
People.com:
The Duggars: We're Open to Having a 20th Child  —  Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar with daughter Josie  —  Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar have always been open about their willingness to have children.  But when the devout Baptists and stars of TLC's 19 Kids and Counting faced the catastrophic aftereffects …
TMZ.com:
Porn Again — Montana Fishburne Gets New XXX Offer  —  Montana Fishburne officially has plenty more opportunities to piss off her father — we're told her first XXX movie was such a hit ... the porn company that shot it just offered her a multi-picture deal.
Laura Brown / Bazaar.com:
Get to Know the Row  —  Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's clothing label takes the spotlight.  See more of the sisters wearing their own designs.  —  Walk into the Row's studio in New York's Chelsea neighborhood and you will see no clothes.  Sure, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, designers of the Row …
New York Post:
‘Lost’ star looks back & ahead  —  It should go without saying that Michael Emerson's contributions to “Lost” are unquantifiable.  He turned what was supposed to be a three...  Natalia Kills doesn't really need to convince you to listen to her music, the fact that she shares the same record label (Cherrytree Records...
New York Post:
Jessica Szohr and Ed Westwick heat up hotel  —  “Gossip Girl” on-again lovers Jessica Szohr and Ed Westwick spent hours holed up in a Chicago hotel racking up a $800 room-service bill — ignoring frantic publicists phoning and banging on their door.  —  The together-again couple had such a love …
PopEater:
Kim Kardashian Tells Life & Style She's Single Again  —  Kim Kardashian is a single lady once more.  —  The reality TV starlet, who was briefly dating Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin, confirms the news to Life & Style, with details given exclusively to PopEater.
Discussion: X17 Online
hellomagazine.com:
HELLO! world exclusive: Robbie Williams weds his angel Ayda Field  —  HELLO! is thrilled to present the photo album the world has been waiting to see, and the true story of the wedding of Robbie Williams and Ayda Field.  —  This week's issue, number 1136, has all the details of the lavish nuptials …
Stephen Battaglio / TVGuide.com:
Who Are TV's Top Earners?  —  If you're an actor who lands a lead role on a TV series, you can count on a big payday.  But it won't be as big as it used to be.  —  Network and studio executives tell TV Guide Magazine they've adopted a get-tough policy on salaries for stars of the new fall shows.
 
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Us Weekly:
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ABCNEWS:
Anne Rice: Best-Selling Novelist Explains Catholic Church Exit
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New York Post:
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Us Weekly:
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TMZ.com:
Rape Accuser: Johan Santana Impregnated Me
RADAR:
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Discussion: Hollywood Life
PopEater:
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RADAR:
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Dawn Chmielewski / Reuters:
Paramount Global and Skydance Media announce a merger of the two companies, ending months of chaotic talks; a memo says the deal is expected to close in H1 2025

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